Not to knock schooling, I have an advanced degree myself, but I recognize that no one would work for me that I would want running my show.There is a lot showing in your frustration, I feel for you, but it's a challenging time in the industry and without experience and the advantage of having been through a few down cycles, you may just need to read about the down side of real estate to get to the next level.

In AK, I have my real estate license, I also got my WI license in advance to self-represent and secure a property before I relocate.

We just closed our second deal in the past 30 days, and for me, my portfolio or success, would not have been possible without an amazing partner.The reason for my post is that I've learned that real estate, especially multifamily, is a team sport.

Are you put in a course and Facebook group or is there real one-on-one attention?  

I also organized the local real estate investor meet-up.

I am actually getting real information that is actually useful.I would recommend Jake's Flip Secrets.

General Advice: For those who have successfully transitioned from a W-2 income to full-time real estate investing, what were your key steps?

Hello, I am looking for a decent (readable) tax book for real estate investing. 

This is what I would do if starting out in real estate and wanted to buy my own home and start getting rental income and experience.

I have been listening to podcasts lately on real estate investing.